Susan M Stocklmayer

Biographic Data

ID3481635
NAMESusan M Stocklmayer
GIVEN NAMESSusan M
FAMILY NAMEStocklmayer
SIGNATURESTOCKLMAYER S M
AFFILIATIONSAustralian National University
ORCID0000-0002-2363-1345
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS4
TOTAL CITATIONS63
AUTHOR COUNT3
EDITOR COUNT1
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2001
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2010
H-INDEX2

  • The roles of the formal and informal sectors in the provision of effective science education

    Open AccessSusan M Stocklmayer, Léonie J Rennie et al.ARTICLEStudies in Science Education2010

    For many years, formal school science education has been criticised by students, teachers, parents and employers throughout the world. This article presents an argument that a greater collaboration between the formal and the informal sector could address some of these criticisms. The causes for concern about formal science education are summarised and the major approaches being taken to address them are outlined. The contributions that the inform…

  • Science Communication: A Contemporary Definition

    Open AccessThomas Burns, T W Burns et al.ARTICLEPublic Understanding of Science2003Cited by: 60

    Science communication is a growing area of practice and research. During the past two decades, the number of activities, courses, and practitioners has steadily increased. But what actually is science communication? In what ways is it different to public awareness of science, public understanding of science, scientific culture, and scientific literacy? The authors review the literature to draw together a comprehensive set of definitions for these…

  • Science Communication in Theory and Practice

    Open AccessC R Bryant, Michael Gore et al.BOOKScience Communication in Theory…2001

  • The Design of Interactive Exhibits to Promote the Making of Meaning

    John K Gilbert, Susan M Stocklmayer et al.ARTICLEMuseum Management and Curatorship2001Cited by: 3References: 24

    Overview It is argued that the place of interactive exhibits in science and technology centres will only be assured when their design and use is based on an empirically-justified model which encompasses both entertainment and learning. In the light of research at Questacon, the Australian National Science and Technology Centre, a model for the Personal Awareness of Science and Technology (PAST) is put forward here and an application is made of PA…